Ecuador has a comparative advantage in the production of bananas over the United States. Which of the following statements is true?

The United States cannot produce bananas.

The United States has an absolute advantage in the production of bananas.

Ecuador also has an absolute advantage in the production of bananas.

Ecuador can produce bananas at a lower opportunity cost than the United States.

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6 April, 14:38

Ecuador has a comparative advantage in the production of bananas over the United States. Which of the following statements is true?

The United States cannot produce bananas.

The United States has an absolute advantage in the production of bananas.

Ecuador also has an absolute advantage in the production of bananas.

Ecuador can produce bananas at a lower opportunity cost than the United States.

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Kelsey Dudley · Answer 1

The statement that would be true with regards to the line " Ecuador has a comparative advantage in the production of bananas over the United States." is that the geographical location of Ecuador and its climate condition are more suitable for growing bananas compared to the United States.